Arugula and Spinach Salad

Prepare this simple arugula and spinach salad when you need a side dish in a pinch. All you need is fresh spinach, arugula, thinly sliced radishes, and freshly grated parmesan to create an in-season salad that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, or salmon.

For another variation, try crispy quinoa and arugula salad.

Do Spinach and Arugula Go Together?

Combine spinach and arugula for a refreshing salad blend that is tasty and healthy. The peppery arugula complements fresh spinach to make a delicious base for your salad. Toss the greens with other in-season vegetables like fresh radishes to brighten and elevate the flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Arugula and Spinach: Use an equal amount of each for the base of this salad that’s full of fresh flavor.
• Radishes: Thinly sliced radishes are a bright and colorful addition to the salad. Plus, they are in season around the same time as spinach and arugula!
• Lemon Vinaigrette: Combine one clove of fresh garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper for a simple lemon dressing.

Additions and Substitutions

There are many ways to make an arugula and spinach salad. We provide a base for the salad in this recipe, but there is plenty of room to get creative and experiment with tasty additions.

• Fruit: My husband has a sweet tooth, so for his salads, I always add a bit of fruit, like fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or dried cranberries.
• Nuts and Seeds: Sprinkle nuts and seeds like toasted pecans, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.
• Cheese: Add savoriness to the salad and replace the parmesan by finishing it with crumbled goat, feta, or bleu cheese.
• Vegetables: Swap out the radishes for other vegetables like thinly sliced red onions, shallots, or bell peppers. Similar to fall kale salad, you can add air fryer acorn or butternut squash if you prefer vegetables that are a bit more filling.

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Dressing for the Salad

I prefer to pair this salad with lemon vinaigrette, tangy miso vinaigrette, or sherry shallot dressing. However, spinach and arugula tossed with avocado green goddess dressing or homemade pesto is just as tasty.

What Pairs Well With Arugula and Spinach?

• Sriracha Salmon, Baked Flounder, Furikake Salmon, Blackened Mahi-Mahi
• Pan-Seared Shrimp
• Lamb Shoulder Chop
• Baked Chicken Thighs with Salmoriglio Sauce

What to do with the Leftovers

• Refrigerate – Store the salad and the dressing in separate containers for 3-4 days.

More Salad Recipes:

• Cucumber Beet Salad
• Piyaz
• Cucumber Carrot Salad
• Shirazi Salad